Center for Leadership and Learning
Michigan has an epic and fascinating geologic history. Some of the most amazing events in Earth’s past have left their evidence in the rock record and particular landforms of our state. Learn how you can bring the science of geology into the hands of students in their very own backyard. Facilitator: Amber Kumpf, MI
Some students avoid Math like the plague, but we can do better at helping students foster a love of Math. Learn how to relate to children’s questions, interests, and lives, and build on family, community, and cultural funds of knowledge to fill the sky with new Math stars! Facilitators: Colleen Stamm, MI/Desiree Harrison, MI/Carrie Heaney, MI
For some students, Math is a subject to be avoided, however it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how students experience anxiety in math classrooms and identify how teacher beliefs and classroom practices impact student anxiety, as well as strategies to support anxiety reduction in your students. Facilitators: Colleen Stamm, MI/Desiree Harrison, MI/Carrie Heaney, MI
Self-care is often the first thing that gets ignored when life becomes stressful. Taking care of yourself will help you to better care for those you teach. This webinar will help you define and better understand the importance of self-care and become a self-care advocate for yourself and others. Facilitators: Judith B. O’Loughlin, CA/Brenda Custudio, OH
What does the future hold for our nation’s youth? What do educators envision for students emerging from schools? We should see our students not only as readers, writers, authors, scientists, and mathematicians, but also as artists, athletes, and musicians! In this session, participants will explore developmentally appropriate practices across multiple curricular areas, all through a culturally responsive lens. Facilitators: Amy Sierzega, MI/Lori Greenfield, KS
Feeling whiplash as we move from remote to in-person, and back to remote? So do your students! One of the key skills an educator can acquire is how to optimize their class and workflow insuring student learning by creating consistent structure. Learn how to do this using the Schoology LMS (Learning Management System). Facilitator: Kathleen Ader, MI
Upcoming Events –
Core Safety Practices- MEA Professional Learning Webinar Series – Winter 2024
Hundreds of MEA members participated in the fall series of professional learning opportunities relating to student violence. The series continues with more offerings focusing on de-escalation, post-incident best practices, communication infrastructure, leveraging policies and law, and managing stress.